Lieut. Col. Collier, Coldstream Guards.

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Reference WMO/138117

Address:

Church of St. Mary

Crown Street

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 1RT

England

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Status: On original site
Type: Non freestanding
Location: Internal
Setting: Attached to a building/structure
Description: Board/Plaque/ Tablet
Materials:
  • Stone Marble
Lettering: Inscribed on a plaque
Conflicts:
  • Revolutionary/Napoleonic (1792-1815)
About the memorial: Inside the church, on the left of the nave, high on the wall.Upon a domed shaped grey marble plaque, another white marble tablet, surmounted by a pediment top adorned with a wing and a scull, the base adorned with a trophy of arms, all in relief. The central part of the plaque commemorates Lieutenant Colonel Collier of the Coldstream Guards, who died on 10th May, 1814, of severe wounds received at Bayonne. The commemoration continues to relate his service and family details.
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Sacred to the Memory of The gallant LIEUTENANT COLONEL COLLIER Of the Coldstream Guards Who died on the 10th of May 1814 of the severe wounds he received In the dreadful Sortie of the French from Bayonne. He was an Officer universally beloved by the Soldiers. And esteemd by his Brother Officers for his unremitting Attention, Zeal And Courage in the course of 14 Years distinguished Service with the Guards In Egypt, Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Spain and France. He was the eldest son of the late Admiral Sir G. Collier by his wife Elizth Fryer And Godson and Great Nephew of the late Benjamin Collier, Esq. Of Groton Place in the County of Suffolk. This small Tribute to his Memory so inestimably dear and valued His ever affectionate and afflicted Mother dedicates to her darling Son. Taken from her in the Prime of Life and Glory. At the age of 31 Years.

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